Glossop?!! I'll start fitting a periscope and scuba diving tanks to the C1 this evening! Sounds a good idea if the floods have gone. It would be better not to...
Some of you will have already come across this photo but I thought it worth putting in the album. Does your local tyre change outfit lift the C1 up like this ?...
I've had some unpleasant members of the younger generation attempt to nick my bike again. This time they took out the right-hand "storage box" and broke off ...
Welcome, Here are some general comments, Faults ... Excessive rear tyre wear Stand Mechanism is fragile Moans ... Servicing costs are high Engine is noisy ...
Sorry to here. Have you any visual deterrents like a Disc lock or chain? I don't know if it would fit but the best value (Ride magazine approved) is the Sirka...
Hi Well I just spoke to BMW GB (esp having just got mine on Fri), and they say t hat they have no knowledge whatso ever of this. He checked his systems for any...
With regard to the ride out on Sunday, why don't we meet somewhere along the route of the Triathlon, eg At Williams or within Salford Quays? What self...
On one of my bikes I had a flashing LED, but no alarm. It didn't get nicked. £1.99 from Maplins. Kids keep tampering with mine outside the Gymn, I think I'll...
n way of stopping the kids sitting on the bike is to wrap the seatbelts around the handle-bars. ... one. ... attempt ... off ... (1am ... on ... the...
Does anybody know the parking situation at Stansted Airport? If you look at the website it states that Motorbikes park at the same rate as cars, but...
I like the idea of the hydraulic lift, but wonder about the twisting of the frame on lifting. How is the windscreen attached? I have a friend with such a lift...
The Williams ride out starts from Williams BMW at 9.00am. It's suggested that everyone meet at 8.45. The marathon started at 8am last weekend and went along...
Hi Adrian I'd like to be there and hope to be there but have a stack of work to get through before I go on holiday next week. Not sure where Williams BMW are...
Adrian, count me in. I'm not at my best at 8.45 on a Sunday morning, but I'll be there. What's the desperation to have a 200? Mine is a 200 if that helps. See...
Two articles :- 1. Quote from Web site :- The BMW C1 will have no successor in the foreseeable future. With this decision BMW is putting the lid on the...
I've posted a map in the photos section. If resolution is a problem, let me know. Still no details on route - Mystery tour ? I'm passing tomorrow so I shall...
Well that's good news. I would not like to see the C1 disappear and while it would have been good to see the design evolve, I'm quite happy with things as...
John, Both articles were from the Men & Motors web site - link below :- http://www.gsb.co.uk/menandmotors/search/searchresults.php?p=c1 If I can get my Video...
Latest news - Wales is the venue for Sunday's ride out. See you at Williams at 8.45. Remember some of the roads will be closed around their showroom so have...
... to ... Overnight and when I don´t need the C1 I put a cover on my C1. It is the cover which is originally used for transportation of the C1 and I got it...
I have had my C1 125 for about 6 months and find that the front end is unstable when cornering. The tyre seems to slip worryingly on even the tiniest variation...
A wet start to the day didn't dampen our spirits. We saw the triathalon before setting off for Matlock. The BMW turnout was small to say the least. No riders...
I had the chance to take a close look at both stands. The welding is completely different and it can be clearly seen that the version 2 stand points further...
Adrian, quick off the mark or what!!? Great Ride out. At last I can put faces to names! Thanks to Pete and Dan for giving up their Sunday and act as outriders!...
Hi all, I will be picking up my new C1 200 on 9/8/02 and I found Cannon of Chelmsford 01245 496444 serve prices and parts list. Has anyone found better price...
I had my 4500 service recently and paid a similar figure, although I was quoted £211. The labour figure varies which inflates the price. I bought the Workshop...
Hello, I see some people being reluctant in wanting to check the valve clearances themselves. If the valve clearances are properly setup originally and oil...
I trust the shim system anyday, I've just had my Ninja checked for the first time at 20,000 miles, I trust Jap bikes though. I just don't trust BMW/Rotax. If...